Social Work Meetup TUESDAY Edition on Beginnings and Endings

Beginnings and endings of client meetings are a critical part of the relationship building process and help provide supportive closure to the end of the relationship when a case concludes. This intentionality is critical in our work but we do […]

Postconviction Unit Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel (OADC) seeks a dedicated, skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our new Postconviction Unit (PCU). The PCU LCSW will play a vital role on our PCU interdisciplinary defense team, collaborating with […]

Social Worker Supervisors Discussion

This is the next monthly discussion of supervisors of social workers, dispositional advocates, mitigation specialists, social work interns, alternative sentencing specialists, and others performing the supervisory role for those in the field. Facilitated by: Kevin Bishop, LCSW, Social Worker Coordinator […]

Ted Bundy: A Neurocriminological and Forensic Psychological Examination

Ted Bundy kidnapped, raped, and murdered numerous women in seven states between 1974 and 1978. His crimes were so notorious that they are still being examined today. This training will critically examine his complex and complicated life and investigate the […]

Richard Ramirez (aka the “Night Stalker”): A Neurocriminological and Forensic Psychological Perspective

Richard Ramirez (aka the “Night Stalker”) was considered one of the most sadistic serial killers in American history. This training will examine the potential prenatal and postnatal neurobiopsychosocial factors that could have played a role in this case. Further, discussions […]

Social Worker Meet-Up: Help! I Need an Expert (Witness)

Need help with this registration process?  Watch this video.   This meetup will discuss how we can brainstorm and identify, consult with, research, and prep expert witnesses with our team. Knowing when an expert witness is needed is one thing, finding one […]

Social Worker Meet-Up: Using Mitigation to Challenge the Presentence Investigation Report – 03-20-2024 12:00 EST

Need help with this registration process?  Watch this video.   The presentence investigation report is often a report generated by probation about aspects of our client’s life, but it does not tell the story of the client in the same way mitigation […]

HOLISTIC DEFENSE COORDINATOR

The OADC has long recognized that a pool of diverse, dedicated, passionate, and excellent legal teams throughout the entire state of Colorado is essential to the mission of our Agency. The Holistic Defense Coordinator is a new position created to […]

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Purpose, Passion, and Power!

Join us this Women’s History Month for an empowering webinar designed for the fierce and dedicated women in public defense. Speakers: Cynthia Roseberry, Director, Policy and Government Affairs, Justice Division, American Civil Liberties Union Colette Tvedt, Chief Municipal Public Defender, […]

Social Worker Supervisors Meet-Up: Clinical Supervision and Mentorship

Need help with this registration process?  Watch this video.   Plan to join the next supervisors discussion and talk as supervisors in the social work role about this work. The next meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2024 at 10aPDT/11aMDT/12pCDT/1pEDT and the […]